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Can you summarize KYRS 528.050?
GAMBLING > Possession of gambling records in the first degree.
Short Summary
This provision, found in the Kentucky Penal Code, specifically addresses the offense of possession of gambling records in the first degree. It applies to any person who possesses any writing, paper, instrument, or article commonly used in the operation or promotion of a bookmaking scheme or enterprise, constituting bets totaling more than $500, or in the operation, promotion, or playing of a lottery or mutuel scheme or enterprise, constituting more than 500 plays or chances. However, there are two defenses available: (a) if the records represent bets of the defendant himself in a number not exceeding ten, or (b) if the records were not used or intended to be used in any gambling scheme or enterprise. Violation of this provision is classified as a Class D felony, carrying appropriate penalties.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who possesses gambling records
What does it govern?
Possession of gambling records
What are exemptions?
A) The writing, paper, instrument or article possessed by the defendant constituted, reflected or represented bets of the defendant himself in a number not exceeding ten (10); or b) The writing, paper, instrument or article possessed by the defendant was neither used nor intended to be used in the operation or promotion of a bookmaking scheme or enterprise, or in the operation, promotion, or playing of a lottery or mutuel scheme or enterprise.
What are the Penalties?
Possession of gambling records in the first degree is a Class D felony.
Jurisdiction
Kentucky